Grand Chief of Grand Council of Crees (Eeyou Istchee) Comments in Washington on President Obama at Inauguration

[Heather Souter]

US President Barack Obama Welcomed as a "World Leader and Symbol of Renewed
Hope and Justice for All"

    WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 21 /CNW/ - Yesterday's swearing-in of Barack Obama
as the 44th President of the United States was truly historic. Indigenous
leaders from the United States and Canada gathered in Washington to witness
and be a part of this world-changing event.
    Among those who came to show their support was Grand Chief Matthew Mukash
of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), who made the trip from
James Bay, Québec.
    "President Obama's inaugural speech was inspirational and strong. He
showed his determination to bring about real change. The James Bay Cree Nation
welcomes the President as a world leader. He is a symbol of renewed hope and
justice for all", said Matthew Mukash.

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http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2009/21/c9720.html
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